Special features:Luxe Box: a wonderful gift to home buyers, initiated by Luxe Magazine, that beautifully brings together real estate companies, interior designers and home furnishings manufacturers.

Real Estate and Interior Design Working Together Ft. Alexa Hampton and Dottie HermanWhen: September 19, 2012 6:00-8:00pmWhere: Cliff Young Ltd. 200 Lexington Ave. New York: the glamorous high end of interior design meets and completes the utmost luxury of real estate. Two industries of extraordinary professionals working separately, sometimes together, towards a common goal: transforming their clients’ lifestyles. Our homes shape our lives, Churchill said, and nobody knows that better than a real estate or design professional embarking on finding and creating the best home for their client.On September 19th, let us find out how we can best partner and support each other in helping our clients find and create their dream home. The topics with include: how important is the interior design potential of a home to real estate transactions? Staging – middle or high end?Referrals, do they work? How important is real estate as a starting point for a designer taking on a new project? Two industries changing: the advent of online research and online transactions and how it translates in luxury real estate and interior design.Panelists:Dottie Herman – Prudential Douglas EllimanAlexa Hampton – Mark Hampton InteriorsDialogue moderated by Jim Druckman – NYDC

A Dialogue with Vincente Wolf and New York Magazine Design Editor, Wendy GoodmanWhen: June 26, 2012, 6:00-8:00pmWhere: VW HOM by Vincente Wolf 333 W 39th St.Cost $25In the world of design, Vicente Wolf has been at the top for over 35 years. From his spacious, light-filled loft in New York City, where his company is headquartered, Wolf and his team build on a passion for design that is guided by integrity and simplicity. He maintains this focus throughout his many creative endeavors which include photography, art collection and global travel in addition to interior design. Wolf’s portfolio offers a snapshot of the ultimate American aesthetic: from multinational conglomerates to private homes, from hotels to restaurants. Included among his design portfolio are: the Westin Hotel Executive Suites, and several installations at 15 Union Square West, all in New York City; the Manhattan apartment and Westchester guest house of Clive Davis; Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey; and residences abroad in France, Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Sweden. Vicente Wolf is author of three design books: Learning to See, Crossing Boundaries, and Lifting the Curtain on Design. In addition to his design company, Wolf has created VW Home, the luxury showroom which showcases his line of custom upholstery, along with antiques, lighting, fabrics, mirrors, furniture and accessories which he has handpicked while traveling the globe. The showroom also offers interior design services utilizing products selected and designed by Wolf.Wendy Goodman has been Design Editor of New York magazine since October, 2007, and was formerly the magazine’s interior design editor from 1997 to 2007. Prior to that, she was New York’s fashion editor from 1984 to 1989. Included in Goodman’s current responsibilities as Design Editor are development of New York magazine’s special design issues twice-a-year, and regular “Great Room” features. She also produces “Design Hunting,” a weekly online newsletter. For a period in 1997, Goodman was style director of Harper’s Bazaar, where she produced and wrote stories on style, interior design and architecture. Before joining Bazaar, Goodman covered style and fashion for House and Garden. Goodman is the co-author, with Hutton Wilkinson, of Tony Duquette, published in 2007 by Abrams. Her second book, TheWorld of Gloria Vanderbilt, was published in 2010 by Abrams.

Wine, Women and WealthWhen: MAy 22, 2012, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: ALB Design Center 53 West 23rd Street Cost: $30The evening will offer our members a remarkable opportunity to network with other women in the industry, share a few laughs over a glass of wine, and learn invaluable information regarding making better financial decisions. This is a directed event for women intended to educate and share information about the dynamics of women and money. Our hosts will be, Marisa A. Margarites, Wealth Advisor ofMorgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Christine Sandler ofNYSE Euronext. Amazing things happen when women work together, especially when we add a fine glass of wine. Light appetizers and champagne will be served. Please don’t forget to bring your business cards as we always make time to network and will also be holding a raffle for a BiTTT Gift Basket. Please click on the link below to register or RSVP.

If You Can't Hide It, Decorate ItFt, Mario BuattaWhen: April 24, 2012, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: ALB Design Center 53 West 23rd StreetCost: $30.00Mario Buatta is one of America’s foremost decorators. He was born in New York, studied architecture at Cooper Union and attended Parsons School of Design in Europe. After an apprenticeship in the decorating department of B. Altman & Co., he became associated with several decorating firms including ElisabethDraper, Inc. and then formed his own decorating company.A multi-talented and internationally renowned designer, Mr. Buatta has created his own unmistakable style which he calls, “The Undecorated Look.” His general approach is to provide a maximum of comfort by using an expertly balanced mixture of contemporary and antique furnishings. These furnishings are placed against backgrounds which reflect his subtle color mix. The result is that the eye is more aware of the overall glow of tint, rather than individual colors. The same is to be said for his use of chintzes with textures, patterns and stripes. His unerring sense of detail, as well as the selection and quality of his furnishings is apparent in every room. He has designed homes for many celebrity’s such as Mariah Carey. Please join us for an evening with one of the worlds top designer’s

We Are Bringing It To The TableWhen: March 22, 2012, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: The Architectural Digest Home Design Show711 12th AveCost: $30.00Please join us at The Architectural Digest Home Design ShowPier 94,55th Street at Twelfth Avenue, New York Cityon theTwenty Second of March for a fantastic evening of networking, champagne and appetizers. All of our attendees will have 60 seconds to present the unique aspects of their service, products and most importantly themselves. With your registration to the March BiTTT event, attendees will also receive a complimentary ticket to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show.

Juan Montoya is one of the country’s leading interior designers, having won numerous awards and accolades for his achievements. He has been inducted into the Interior Designer Hall of Fame, and the most recent one is being honored as a Design Icon by World Market Center Las Vegas.

Matthew Patrick Smyth interiors are diverse but always maintain a suitability and style that reflects the needs and tastes of the client. Attention to detail and an appreciation for quality are trademarks of the firm. Recent projects include residences in Paris, London, Palm Beach and the New York area. Matthew designed a fabric collection for Schumacher as well as two carpet collections for PFM.

How to Brand Yourself & Design Product for the Industry Ft Juan Montoya & Matthew Patrick SmythWhen: February 28, 2012, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: Cliff Young Ltd. 200 Lexington AveCost: $30 pre-paid/$40 at the doorLADIES!!! TWO OF THE INDUSTRY’S PREMIER INTERIOR DESIGNERS IN THE SAME ROOM!!!!

Our February event will feature two of the design industry’s most influential and talented guest speakers, Juan Montoya (www.juanmontoyadesign.com) and Matthew Patrick Smyth (www.matthewsmyth.com).Matthew and Juan will educate, inspire and energize our members with invaluable information on “branding” and “product design” for the industry.Please join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening. All of our guests will need to bring a business card, as we will be holding a raffle for personally autographed copies of Juan Motoya’s book “Juan Montoya

Perfect Your Pitch ft. "America's Marketing Motivator" Kathy McAfeeWhen: January 31, 2012, 6:30-8:00pmWhere: ALB Design Center 53 West 23rd StreetCost: $30 pre-paid/$40 at the door(includes complimentary copy of Kathy McAfee's "Networking Ahead for Business")Kathy McAfee is a professional speaker, executive presentation coach and communication trainer. She has subject matter expertise in high engagement presentations and effective networking for business and professional success.Her energetic speaking style and unique ability to engage and motivate her audience to action has earned her the reputation as “America’s Marketing Motivator.” The purpose of the pitch is to help you start conversations that could lead to valuable relationships. Networking is essentially the art of building and sustaining beneficial relationships. Please join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening. All of our guests will be receiving a complimentary copy of Kathy McAfee’s “must read” book,“Networking Ahead for Business”, simply the best guide for building more mutually-beneficial relationships to create more opportunities for personal, professional and business growth.

Designer Showhouse'sWhen: October 25th, 2011, 6:30-9:30pmWhere: SA Baxter 200 Lexington Ave "Designer Showhouse’s," how do you get in? what to expect? Expenses? How to design the room? We have a amazing panel lined up for that night. Ladies you don’t want to miss it!